Definitions

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  • adjective Of, relating to, or characteristic of the blending of Baptist and charismatic theologies, especially acceptance of the charismatic gifts.
  • adjective Of, relating to, or characteristic of Baptist worship service similar to that of charismatic churches, especially in the use of high-tempo contemporary Christian music, raising of hands, and spontaneous shouts.

Etymologies

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Blend of Baptist and Pentecostal

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Examples

  • Unfortunately, as a former Catholic and long time Bapticostal, I was mostly taught that Mormonism was a "cult."

    Latest Articles 2008

  • Huckabee’s embrace of the charismatic movement, as evidenced by his self-identification as a “Bapticostal” during guest sermons at charismatic churches, including John Hagee’s, during the campaign, could also rankle Southern Baptists, said Key.

    sarah posner’s fundamenta-list #38 2008

  • Huckabee’s embrace of the charismatic movement, as evidenced by his self-identification as a “Bapticostal” during guest sermons at charismatic churches, including John Hagee’s, during the campaign, could also rankle Southern Baptists, said Key.

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